1. Arthroscopy Kyle Gildea

2. What is Arthroscopy? Non Invasive procedure Used to repair joint injuries Uses medical tool called Arthroscope Is done 600,000 times annually

3. What needs Arthroscopy? Joint problems – ACL – MCL – Shoulder Many types of arthritis Frayed or loose cartilage

4. History of Arthroscopy 1800s- start of cystoscopes 1960 – first modern arthroscope by Masaki Watanabe 1970’s arthroscopy becomes widely used – Fiber optics – Television monitors – Focus on sports and fitness

5. Arthroscope Arthroscope: A thin flexible fiberoptic scope which is introduced into a joint space through a small incision in order to carry out diagnostic and treatment procedures within the joint Diameter of a straw Fitted with – Mini camera – Light source – Surgical tools

6. The Procedure (ACL example) Diagnosis harvest Tunnel Secure Recover

7. Recovery Puncture wounds take several days to heal Several weeks for joint paint to heal Rehabilitation is usually necessary If surgery is successful patient fully recovers

8. Risks and Limitations Infection Anesthesia Instrument breakage Pain or numbness Nerve damage Less than 1% have complications

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